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The speaker argues that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), initially presented as a de-escalation framework, was a deceptive tactic by the US to open the Strait of Hormuz. He claims that the US's 'Plan A' to collapse Iran failed, leading to 'Plan B' which aims at the disarmament of the region in favor of Israel. This involves intrusive verification through nuclear discussions, seeking no-notice inspections of Iranian defense sites and interrogation of scientists, aiming to 'strip Iran naked'.
Iran's Assembly of Experts, a powerful religious body, has issued a stern warning to Iranian negotiators, accusing them of straying from the Supreme Leader's guidelines by giving America too much latitude. They asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control, allowing passage only to vessels they approve and charging fees.
The US is facing challenges due to its inconsistent negotiating stance with Iran, especially under pressure from neoconservatives. The speaker suggests that the US may lack the military resources, like kerosene for aircraft, to engage in a prolonged conflict. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, excluding the UAE, are moving away from US protection and seeking a new security structure with China, Russia, and Iran.
The speaker believes the US is currently in a 'holding pattern,' preoccupied with economic concerns like saving the dollar, managing debt markets, and competing with China and Russia. He also expresses dismay at a 'complete nihilistic moral collapse in the West,' citing a US commentator's suggestion of assassinating foreign leaders with 'no embarrassment'.